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Khi ch\u00fang ta \u0111\u1ed1i m\u1eb7t v\u1edbi nh\u1eefng ph\u1ee9c t\u1ea1p c\u1ee7a COVID-19, v\u1edbi t\u01b0 c\u00e1ch l\u00e0 nh\u1eefng m\u00f4n \u0111\u1ed3 c\u1ee7a Ch\u00faa Gi\u00ea-su v\u00e0 l\u00e0 nh\u1eefng ng\u01b0\u1eddi mong mu\u1ed1n s\u1ef1 ph\u00e1t tri\u1ec3n c\u1ee7a c\u00e1c th\u00e0nh ph\u1ed1, ch\u00fang ta c\u00f3 m\u1ed9t c\u01a1 h\u1ed9i \u0111\u1ed9c \u0111\u00e1o \u0111\u1ec3 th\u1ec3 hi\u1ec7n t\u00ecnh y\u00eau v\u00e0 s\u1ef1 b\u00ecnh an c\u1ee7a Ch\u00faa Gi\u00ea-su, \u0111\u1ed3ng th\u1eddi ch\u0103m s\u00f3c c\u1ed9ng \u0111\u1ed3ng c\u1ee7a m\u00ecnh v\u00e0 nh\u1eefng ng\u01b0\u1eddi d\u1ec5 b\u1ecb t\u1ed5n th\u01b0\u01a1ng nh\u1ea5t.<\/p>\r\n
As Christ followers, we can be prayerful, peaceful, and practical. We have the unique privilege of bringing a non-anxious presence to the growing fear and anxiety in our culture. Our posture is to be led by faith rather than fear. The Apostle Paul\u2019s words to Timothy are a powerful reminder, \u201cfor God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control\u201d (2 Timothy 1:7).<\/p>\r\n
Simultaneously, our desire is also to serve as responsible persons\/communities of faith within our cities and nations. As we work together for the good of our cities, we model good citizenship and responsibility in taking steps to protect those around us. In the peace provided by Jesus we do not disparage those who experience deep fear and panic, but rather we let our gentleness be evident to all.<\/p>\r\n
Andy Crouch, in a recent Praxis Journal article, reminds us of the reassurance and responsibility of our faith in Christ.<\/p>\r\n
All of us have a primary responsibility as leaders, as far as it depends on us, to be well-rested, soaked in prayer and contemplation, and free of personal fear and anxiety. We need to start and end each day as children of our heavenly Father, friends of Jesus, and grateful recipients of the Holy Spirit. We need to pray for genuine spiritual authority, rooted in the love that casts out fear, to guard and govern our lives as we lead, and trust that God will make up what is lacking in our own frail hearts, minds, and bodies.<\/p>\r\n
Our MOVEMENT.ORG team around the world remains committed to our mission as we adjust to the rapidly changing and difficult environment. We fervently pray and seek to advance the hope and love of Jesus Christ throughout the cities of our world.<\/p>\r\n
In Him and Through Him,<\/strong> <\/p>As we navigate the complexities of COVID-19 as followers of Jesus and as those who work for the flourishing of cities, we have a unique opportunity to model the love and peace of Jesus while we care for our communities and tho...","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4812","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
Craig Sider President and CEO<\/strong>
MOVEMENT.ORG<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Message from Craig Sider\r\nDear Movement Family,\r\n